Improving Access to Nutrition Act of 2021
United States117th CongressHR-1753House of Representatives
Updated: May 13, 2021
Summary
Improving Access to Nutrition Act of 20 21 This bill repeals certain work requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as the food stamp program). The requirements apply to able-bodied adults who are ages 18-49 and have no dependent children. Individuals who do not meet certain work requirements are generally prohibited from receiving more than 3 months of SNAP benefits over a 36-month period. Under current law, some of the work requirements under SNAP are temporarily suspended due to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019).
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Timeline
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations.
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